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Washington Week with The Atlantic

The motivation for Trump's D.C. takeover

Season 2025 Episode 33 | 7m 55s

President Trump is busy at home, seizing control over law enforcement in Washington. Trump says there’s a crime crisis that the city leadership failed to end. But this is not a debate about crime statistics, it's about using Washington to advance the MAGA agenda. A part of that agenda – using the United States military for domestic law enforcement.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, Aug. 15, 2025
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, Aug. 15, 2025
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Did Trump succeed in Alaska, or is Putin manipulating him?
Did Trump succeed in Alaska, or is Putin manipulating him?
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/8/25
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/8/25
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Trump’s dramatic and destabilizing approach to the economy
Trump’s dramatic and destabilizing approach to the economy
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What to expect from Trump's meeting with Putin
What to expect from Trump's meeting with Putin
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Trump fires the messenger after dismal jobs report
Trump fires the messenger after dismal jobs report
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Will Israel's troubles with Trump force its hand in Gaza?
Will Israel's troubles with Trump force its hand in Gaza?
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 8/1/25
Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 8/1/25
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Trump's attempt to deflect focus from Epstein case
Trump's attempt to deflect focus from Epstein case
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Trump’s Epstein controversy shows no end in sight
Trump’s Epstein controversy shows no end in sight
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